May I recommend you start with the dedicated threads for this? "Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2012)" http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3412901 and "Ask HN: Who is Hiring? (January 2012)" http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3412900 There's also a google document with a list of contractors available for hire on HN, but I can't find the link right now.